Organisation and Methods Analyst

Overview

Organisation and Methods Analysts study organisational structures, methods, systems and procedures.

Day-to-day

• analyses and evaluates current systems and structures
• discusses current systems with staff and observes systems at all levels of organisation
• directs clients towards more efficient organisation and develops solutions to organisational problems
• undertakes and reviews work studies by analysing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures
• records and analyses organisations' work flow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions
• prepares and recommends proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organisational problems
• assists in implementing approved recommendations, issues revised instructions and procedure manuals, and drafting other documentation
• reviews operating procedures and advises of departures from procedures and standards.

Considerations

• stressful.